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ZIP Code 06850

Western Connecticut, Connecticut

FIPS 06850

Juniper

ZIP Code 06850 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$581,200

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,692

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$581,200

Higher than 91%

Median Property Tax

$7,816

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.7

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$2,170

Higher than 95%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.3%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-25%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

17.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

119.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

34

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71

Higher than 57%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 06850: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 06850?
The median home value in ZIP Code 06850 is $581,200, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 06850?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 06850 is $7,816, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 06850 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 06850 cost about 4.7× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 06850?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 06850 is $2,170 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 06850?
Home prices in ZIP Code 06850 have moved 57% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 06850?
ZIP Code 06850 averages 52.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 06850 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 06850's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71 (higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →